MEET OUR TEAM

BRYELLE KERRIGAN BURGUS

  • Bryelle Kerrigan Burgus is a playwright, director, designer, and producer. Bitten by the “theatre bug” over 20 years ago, she has gone on to be involved in all aspects of production, completely in love with world-building and addicted to the magical qualities theatrical experiences bring to its creators, artists, and audience. From traditional proscenium theatre to immersive experiences, she approaches each project with a joyous collaborative spirit and a never-ending curiosity revolving around journeys of self-discovery, subverting expectations, and the power of community.

    She has helmed over forty productions as a director and designer and provides unique interdisciplinary leadership. She led the award winning high school theatre program of Walter Panas High School as Artistic Director for seven years and was the Head Electrician & Programmer Off-Broadway at Life & Trust (Emursive Productions - producer of Sleep No More). Currently she is the Operations & Project Coordinator at Midnight Mansion, an immersive entertainment company based in Massachusetts.

    As a playwright and creator, her touching and, at times, humorous original works explore women’s history, themes of mental health, and centralize LGBTQ+ stories in the narrative. From the hardships of mortal existence to the chaotic joy of humanity, her experiences invite people to look introspectively - with the goal of making the world more connective one human at a time.

    She is a graduate of SUNY Purchase College (Bachelor’s in Liberal Studies: Arts, double minor in Playwriting and Arts Management) and holds an MFA (Theatre) from Sarah Lawrence College.

    www.bryelleburgus.com

SUSANNAH BARON

  • Susannah is a Lighting Designer & Production Manager based in Massachusetts. From a young age, Susannah fell in love with theatre for its perfect mix of collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, technical skill, and community, and spent most of her school years actively involved in drama club, community theatre, and professional training. She received her B.F.A. from Syracuse University, majoring in Theatre Design / Technology with a focus in Lighting Design, and following her studies moved to NYC in 2014. She has freelanced extensively as a Lighting Designer, Electrician, and Technical Lead in theatre, events, and concerts, and served as the Production Electrician at the McKittrick Hotel (home of Sleep No More, long running immersive experience). During her time at the Hotel, she fell in love with immersive theatre and project / team management, inspiring her to pursue Production Management when theatres reopened in 2021. She currently serves as the Production Manager for Harvard University's Memorial / Lowell Hall Complex, and is thrilled to continue her work with Overture Arts in their next chapter with this fabulous team!

TAMMY BURGUS

  • Tammy Burgus is a theatre lover, educator, and proud Navy veteran with more than two decades of experience bringing stories to life on stage and in the community. As the former Program Director and Producer of Panas Players, the resident theatre company of Walter Panas High School, she produced, managed, and assistant-designed more than twenty productions, along with dozens of showcases and special events.

    A longtime event planner and community-builder, Tammy co-created and managed Mr. Panas, the school’s largest community event and fundraiser that ran for a decade. In addition, she was the school’s go-to planner for prom décor, class initiatives, and high-visibility programs requiring creativity, logistics expertise, and strong collaboration.

    Tammy has collaborated with Bryelle Kerrigan Burgus on theatrical productions since 2009, and the creation of Overture Arts represents a dream many years in the making. Together, they are committed to exposing audiences to fresh perspectives through new productions, original works, and immersive theatrical experiences designed to resonate long after the lights go down.

JEN MARTIN

  • Jen Martin is a theatre enthusiast on a mission to inspire others through a creative lens. She discovered her passion for collaboration and creativity with Panas Players, the theater company of Walter Panas High School, which motivated her to take on leadership roles in college and beyond. Jen earned a B.S. in Arts Administration from Wagner College and an MA in Entrepreneurship in the Arts from SUNY Purchase. Now in her 20s, Jen is exploring where her path will take her; whether continuing to grow in event coordination or following her heart toward working with children in early education and the arts. Professionally, she has supported marketing initiatives at BMF, developed strong customer relationships during nine years with Orange County Pools & Spas, and now contributes to Overture Arts as Administrative Assistant. 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT
Tammy Burgus

VICE PRESIDENT
Jeanne Shea

SECRETARY
Norma DeSousa

TREASURER
Jessica Burgus

MEMBERS
Jill Schantz